Ruth — MDI Patient

Not an actual COPD patient.

What limitations do many COPD patients face as they age?

  • Ability to coordinate actuation and inhalation is difficult, especially as people age1
  • The majority of patients were unable to use an MDI correctly, which may have compromised treatment1,2
  • Dexterity decreases with age3,4

With an MDI (metered dose inhaler), why can coordination and dexterity be a concern?

  • Almost 1/2 of patients rate their MDI difficult to use5,16
  • Many patients lack the coordination and dexterity needed to use their MDI effectively1
8% of patients could not use their MDI correctly
  • Although the majority of MDI patients had a spacer available, only 15%
    used it5

Twice-daily BROVANA® (arformoterol tartrate) may be the right fit

  • No hand/breath coordination required6
  • No deep breaths or breath holding required6
  • Minimal dexterity required6

When you want them to get back into daily living, BROVANA® (arformoterol tartrate) may be the right fit for COPD maintenance therapy

BROVANA, like other beta2-agonists, can produce a clinically significant cardiovasuclar effect in some patients as measured by increases in pulse rate, blood pressure, and/or symptoms.


References:

1. Fromer L, Goodwin E, Walsh J. Customizing inhaled therapy to meet the needs of COPD patients. Postgrad Med. 2010;122(2):83-93. 2. Khassawneh BY, Al-Ali MK, Alzoubi KH, et al. Handling of inhaler devices in actual pulmonary practice: metered-dose inhaler versus dry powder inhalers. Respir Care. 2008;53(3):324-328. 3. Carmeli E, Patish H, Coleman R. The aging hand. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2003;58A(2):146-152. 4. Seidel D, Crilly N, Matthews FE, Jagger C, Clarkson PJ. Patterns of functional loss among older people: a prospective analysis. Human Factors. 2009;51(5):669-680. 5. Jarvis S, Ind PW, Shiner RJ. Inhaled therapy in elderly COPD patients; time for re-evaluation? Age Ageing. 2007;36(2):213-218. 6. Dolovich MB, Ahrens RC, Hess DR, et al. Device selection and outcomes of aerosol therapy: evidence-based guidelines. Chest. 2005;127(1):335-371.